Well Crafted But Too Tightly Focused

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Well Crafted But Too Tightly Focused

Brent Simon brings us his thoughts on the brand new Michael Mann biopic as he feels the documentary is well crafted but perhaps too tightly focused. Check out the full Ferrari review below. The name Ferrari conjures, even for automative…

An Inspirational True Story That Doesn’t Go Beyond

Summary A Million Miles Away is a heartfelt biopic that showcases José Hernández's perseverance and the toll his dreams of becoming an astronaut take on his family. While the film lacks depth in exploring José's inner life and relationships, Michael…

A Haunting in Venice Review: A Poirot Sequel That Treads the Shadows

Kenneth Branagh‘s portrayal of Agatha Christie’s iconic Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, has been a mixed bag for fans and critics alike. With A Haunting in Venice, Branagh reprises his role for the third time, following Murder on the Orient Express…

‘The Morning Show’ Season 3 Review

This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn't exist. After two long years, The Morning Show is finally back —…

Dakota Johnson & Sean Penn Shine in Christy Hall’s Schematic But Affecting Drama [TIFF]

The high-concept elevator pitch description for Christy Hall’s “Daddio” would probably be something along the lines of “‘Locke’ as a two-hander,” or maybe “‘Collateral’ without the killing,” though it’s better than either of those loglines might lead you to believe.…

A Date Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Harry L. Michaels Jr. makes his writing and directing debut with the dramatic LGBTQIA+ thriller A Date. The film opens with Tracy (Denim-James Drake) dancing at a club, getting the attention of another person there. He buys the young, energetic…

‘Bad Boy’ Review – Pain & Poetry in Prison

There must be something established right out of the gate about the drama series Bad Boy. It hails from the creator of Euphoria Ron Lesham, but it's important to specify that this is referring to the original series. In other…

A Slow Burn Character Study With Genuine Heart

Summary "Fremont" is a quiet and slow character study that takes a thoughtful approach to depict the life of an Afghan refugee starting over in California. The movie focuses on the main character, Donya, and her gradual shift from solitude…

TIFF ’23: THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS Blends Bollywood Homages With Poignant Storytelling

Another amazing movie that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023 is the Canadian-Pakistani film, The Queen Of My Dreams. The story sees the strained relationship between a Pakistani immigrant mother, and her queer Canadian-raised daughter fracture, after the…

‘Boy Kills World’ Review – Bill Skarsgård Gets Beaten Down

Action and comedy are usually the perfect combination because, let's face it, who doesn’t want some laughs alongside a kick-ass action romp? Boy Kills World, a new film from producer Sam Raimi and first-time director Moritz Mohr, feels like it's…

A Shredded Bill Skarsgård Stars In A Gleeful Orgy Of Violence & Blood-Letting [TIFF]

In a time when ponderous, navel-gazing attempts at profundity have invaded even the superhero movies of the day, “Boy Kills World” stands apart as an actioner liberatingly unburdened with meaning or cheap sentiment. Instead, it delivers exactly what it says…

Dream Scenario Featured, Reviews Film Threat

TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! A24 has cultivated quite a bohemian reputation in recent years. Fans of the production house have increasingly lauded their output as visionary, especially their “high-brow” horror efforts. Dissenters, on the other hand, have ridiculed…

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